Falesco Marciliano

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Falesco Marciliano

 
 
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Region/Appellation: Italy / Umbria

Varietal/%’s: : 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc

Mevushal: No

Supervision: R’ Its’hak Katz Kehal Yereim Paris Chareidi

Size/’s: 750ml

Special Designation: IGT

 

Expert Notes

Cotarella is a winery and vineyard established in Montefiascone, Italy in 1979. Cotarella has been described as a "state-of-the-art winery" and its production facilities are now located in Montecchio. Described as a "sprawling property" 370 acres of vineyards. Annual production is almost 3 million bottles. The estate is on the border of Lazio and Umbria.

Tastings –3 Stelle-90

Region

Despite a reputation as the green heart of central Italy, Umbria remains terra incognita to most wine drinkers, overshadowed by its neighbor, Tuscany. However, the winds of change are blowing in Italy’s only central land-locked region. Orvieto, the major white wine of the region, has entered world markets and achieved visibility. A blend of Trebbiano, Verdello and other local grapes, it is dry to semi-dry, light- to medium-bodied and moderate in acidity. Orvietos have notes of citrus, minerals and apples, and are perfect for light pastas, poached fish or prosciutto.

Varietal


Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Sauvignon are two of the key grape varieties (along with Merlot) used in the red wines of Bordeaux. The combined blend of the two has been so successful that it has been adopted in wine regions the world over. Typically Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant member in this blend, and provides both structure (acidic and tannic) and aromatic complexity (cassis, cedar, tobacco). The Cabernet Franc component brings a lifted, slightly more floral aroma, and a hint of spice on the palate. Exceptions to this rule of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance are most likely to be found in the Loire Valley, where Cabernet Franc has long been a staple red wine variety. In Tuscany this blend has been warmly adopted. Sassicaia – one of Italy's most famous wines – is arguably one of the world's finest examples of this marriage of the two Cabernet grapes, and is largely responsible for the proliferation of the style throughout the region. This "Super Tuscan" wine is routinely described as having characteristics of cassis and five-spice with firm tannins in its youth. With age these wines soften and start to show more secondary qualities – often led by Cabernet Franc – of tobacco, coffee and earthy minerals.

Food Pairing

Pair this wine with grilled steak, demi-glaces, brisket, and Moroccan lamb tagines.

Tasting Notes

Deep opaque purple in color, this delicious red aromas of cassis, herbs, tobacco, cedar, and slate, which continue to unfold on palate. Structurally, the wine has a perfect balance between the firm, fine tannins & elegant velvety mouth-feel. These factors coalesce to make a long-lived & full-bodied.